WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

Alert all Georgia WIC participants – You must have your signed WIC ID folder to use your WIC vouchers in a store. Please call 1-800-228-9173 if you have any questions about this requirement.

Alerta a todos los participantes de WIC de Georgia: debe tener su carpeta de identificación de WIC firmada para usar sus cupones WIC en una tienda. Llame al 1-800-228-9173 si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este requisito.

The Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program is a federally-funded health and nutrition program for:

• Infants and Children age 1 to 5 years (including foster children)
• Pregnant Women
• Breastfeeding Mothers (up to 1 year)
• Postpartum Women (up to 6 months)

Important note about Infant Formula

WIC participants purchasing infant formula are only allowed to purchase approved WIC formulary brands. Please see the list effective as of March 1, 2023.

COVID-19 Information

For detailed information about WIC clinic operations, vouchers and the nutrition program including WIC approved food changes due to COVID-19, read our COVID-19 WIC FAQ.

WIC services are still available at all health centers.

How do I Qualify for WIC Benefits?

Generally, WIC is available to:

• Low income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women
• Low income parent or guardian who is the sole provider of children under age five who are at nutritional risk and who are at or below 185% of the federal poverty level

Income Eligibility Guidelines can be found here.

You can also take the WIC Eligibility Assessment to see if you quality* or  contact your local WIC Office to make an appointment and find out which documents you will need to bring with you.  At your appointment, WIC staff will check to see if you and your family qualify.

*This online tool is only a preliminary assessment – only Local WIC Agency staff can determine if you qualify for WIC services.

What WIC Provides:

• Special checks to buy healthy foods from WIC-authorized vendors – including milk, eggs, bread, cereal, juice, peanut butter, whole grains, fruits and vegetables and much more!
• Information about nutrition and health to help you and your family eat well and be healthy
• Support and information about breastfeeding your baby
• Help in finding health care and other community services

How to Locate Services

To locate a clinic near you, visit the Locations section on our website.

Helpful Links

• GNR’s Breastfeeding Support Services
• Georgia WIC
• Georgia Supports Breastfeeding
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Georgia Nutrition

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